Foundations that fund organizations in Carthage, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Carthage nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $1.4M to Carthage organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
34 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Carthage around $5,000. 10 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Carthage
- $1.4M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 34
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in TX
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Carthage organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Charles C Matthews Foundation | Carthage, TX | 12 | $621K | $7,000 | Preselected only | Donation; Scholarships; Donation - building fund |
| Dan L Duncan Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $500K | $500K | Preselected only | Educational services |
| The Ray H Marr Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General support contribution |
| Lewis H Pool Foundation | Carthage, TX | 6 | $42K | $1,950 | Yes | General operations; General Operations |
| St Johns Carthage Church Trust UW Xxxxx8005 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $27K | $27K | Preselected only | General |
| The Bone Hill Foundation | Lufkin, TX | 1 | $27K | $27K | Preselected only | Education |
| The Crain Foundation | Longview, TX | 2 | $26K | $13K | Yes | General contribution; Christian ministry to poor in panola county |
| Louisiana-Pacific Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General |
| Paddie Family Foundation Inc | Marshall, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Operations |
| Fred & Christine Armstrong Foundation | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Providing music opportunities for youth and adults |
| American Electric Power Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | AEP Southwestern Electric Power Scholarship fund |
| Charles & Lois Marie Bright Foundation | Nacogdoches, TX | 1 | $1,508 | $1,508 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Radnor, PA | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Yes | Matching gifts |
| Panola County Cancer Coalition Inc | Carthage, TX | 1 | $828 | $828 | Yes | Financial assitanceduring cancertreatment |
| Richard M and Christina Cocek Anderson Foundation | Marshall, TX | 1 | $550 | $550 | Yes | Operations |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Carthage, Texas?
The Charles C Matthews Foundation, Dan L Duncan Foundation, The Ray H Marr Foundation, Lewis H Pool Foundation, St Johns Carthage Church Trust UW Xxxxx8005 and 11 others reported grants to Carthage organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Carthage. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.